FTC 11: Leon vs Ravichandran III — For the FTC -147lbs Title |
February 6th, 2026
MATTSON Leon, the reigning FTC -147lbs Champion, returns for his first title defense.
Standing across from him is his longtime rival, in a fight that will determine whether his reign truly begins.
On the other side, Rabichan RAVICHANDRAN, the first champion in FTC history, a fighter who has never lost his title to anyone.
Coming off a strong victory at FTC 9 against Nathan MORIN, he finally gets, after years of waiting, the opportunity to fight for the championship against Mattson Leon.
The series is tied 1–1. This third matchup will mark, regardless of the outcome, the end of one of the most historic rivalries in Quebec kickboxing.
📍 Friday, February 6th 🎭 Théâtre Paradoxe — Montreal
Since December 1, 2025, we have a new, highly dedicated president and a new leadership team for WKF USA within our world federation.
Alexandr VARVARENCO, WKF USA
Mr. Varvarenco looks forward to hearing from you by E-mail and to our global collaboration. We will be publishing the first US dates online shortly. Of course, we will once again welcome a strong and large US team – both men and women – to the World Championships in Colombia in October 2025.
My name is Alexandr VARVARENCO, and I am the President of WKF USA. I am a highly experienced kickboxing coach and sports professional with a higher education in Physical Culture and Sports, specializing as a trainer-teacher.
I was born and trained in Tiraspol, Moldova, at the Boeс Sports Club. During my competitive career, I became a champion of Transnistria and Moldova, a medalist in international tournaments, silver medalist of the WAKO World Cup, and professional champion of Ukraine under WKA.
During 9 years of coaching in Transnistria, I continued to represent Boeс Sports Club, was appointed head coach, and trained athletes who became national and international champions, including a European champion and silver medalists of the World Cup and European Championships. For my contribution to sports, I was awarded the “Excellence in Physical Culture and Sports” distinction and recognized as Best Coach of 2020.
TEAM WKF USA
After moving to the USA, I founded GOLDEN EAGLE FIGHTING CLUB in West Sacramento, California, where over 2 years my students achieved: • Multiple 1st places in California (IKF) • 1st places at the USA Championship (WKA) • Silver medals at the USA Championship (ISKA)
As President of WKF USA, I am committed to developing kickboxing in the United States, organizing high-level competitions, and nurturing the next generation of champions through professional training and athlete development.
It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the unexpected loss of one of our World Vice Presidents of the WKF.
Our friend, Rodrigo, has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
This sudden and great loss of my personal friend, president of WKF CHILE, continental director of the WKF Latin America and the Caribbean and thus one of 6 world federation vice presidents, is almost impossible to describe in words.
I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Rodrigo several times around the world. He always had a kind word and was always top-notch as an official in the ring and as a supervisor.
Carlos SUAREZ, Fritz EXENBERGER, Rodrigo MINO SILVA, Louis MEDIOMUNDO
As LAC Continental Director, he was also heavily involved in organizing the upcoming World Championship in Colombia in October 2026.
We at the WKF – World Kickboxing Federation – are deeply saddened. Our thoughts are with his family, all his friends in Chile, and everyone who knew Rodrigo.
Dear Rodrigo, just two days before Christmas, your laughter, your kindness, and your professionalism have been silenced forever.
Supervisor Ivan Vasilievich DERKACHENKO / BLR and WKF General Secretary Roman LOGISCH / GER
Report on the WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, December 11-13, 2025, Alba Iulia, Romania.
The WKF Open European Kickboxing Cup, which was held in Alba Iulia, Romania.
special VIP guest Superstar Semmy SCHILD here with German referee Igor SVIDER
From December 11 to 13, 2025, was attended by more than 350 athletes from 11 countries.
Athletes competed in three kickboxing categories:
K-1, low kick, and kick-light!
Over 200 fights were held over two days.
more than 200 top fightsteam WKF GERMANY
The Gala Finals featured a fight for the PRO-AM Europe title in the K-1 category in the – 54 kg Bantamweight category between Max GAUN (Germany) and Damir ALIMOV (Moldova). Winner by points Alimov.
Belarus is the winner, WKF Top referee Igor BAYBARA / BUL
Next amazing real WKF event in Sydney from Australians TOP promoter Mr. Steve JEZ on December 6th.
WKF PRO K-1 World Champion Rustam ATTAI
photography by Brad Le Brocque
first info HERE
Many international under card fights and three real WKF PRO World title fights on the fight card.
Our long time WKF AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA continental director and again PRO K-1 World Champion Mr. Rustam ATTAI want to bring a strong and big team from Australia and Oceania (!) in October 2026 to the next World Championships in the City Cartagena in Colombia.
If you are a good male / female fighter and you want to represent your country and flag by the World Championships – contact Mr. Attai by mail .
WKF PRO K-1 World Champion Milos RASTOVIC
Matt Stapleford vs Daniel Bruno (PNG) = Matt tko round 1
Dmitry Viktorovich SHAKUTA and WKF Supervisor Ivan Vasilievich DERKACHENKO
In the Hero City of Minsk, Republic of Belarus, from November 27 to 30, 2025, the WKF “ALLAZOV CUP” international kickboxing tournament in the K-1 section was held, in which more than 900 young athletes from Turkey, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Russia and Belarus took part!
More than 600 fights were held in three rings!
The award ceremony was attended by honorary guests of the competition: Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Major General Yuri Gennadievich Nazarenko, First Deputy Minister of Sports and Tourism of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Ivanovich Baraulya, Deputy Chairman of the Belarusian Kickboxing Federation, Honored Master of Sports of the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Viktorovich Shakuta, Legendary Fighter, multiple world champion in kickboxing Chingiz Allazov, President of WKF Europe – Khmelkov Sergey Vasilievich.
Grandmaster Florin Mina, President of WKF ROMANIA and Vice President of WKF EUROPEcontinental federation together with Master Marius Nița(Dinastia Nița) announce the 2028 WKF World Championship in Bucharest.
Our respected continental European Vice-President Mr. Florin Mina was, is and will remain our only representative of WKF Romania within the World Kickboxing Federation.
First press release in daily newspaper in Bucharest:
” Historic Moment for the romanian kickboxing: Romania to Host the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship! Bucharest, November 1, 2025 — Romania writes history in the world of contact sports! Our country has officially secured the right to organize the 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship, one of the most important international events in the field. Through the official representative of WKF-Kickboxing in Romania, Master Florin Mina, and Master Marius-Vasile Niță, leader of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association, Romania receives exceptional international recognition, consolidating it’s position on the global map of kickboxing. The contract signing moment was honored by the presence of the President of the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF), Mr. Friederich Exenberger, who officially confirmed Romania’s designation as the host country for the 2028 edition. “This is a huge achievement for the romanian sport and a testament of our work, passion, and dedication over the years. In 2028, Romania will be the global center of kickboxing—and we are ready to deliver a legendary show!” stated Master Marius-Vasile Niță, President of Niță Dynasty Contact Sports Association.
The 2028 WKF Kickboxing World Championship will bring thousands of athletes, coaches, and officials from over 100 countries to Bucharest, transforming Romania’s capital into the global epicenter of this spectacular sport. The Dinastia Niță Contact Sports Association, in partnership with WKF-Kickboxing Romania, aims to raise the standards for organizing international competitions and offer a memorable experience to all participants and fans.”
FTC 11: Leon vs Ravichandran III — For the FTC -147lbs Title | 
On the other side, Rabichan RAVICHANDRAN, the first champion in FTC history, a fighter who has never lost his title to anyone. 
Our friend, Rodrigo, has passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux Noel et une Bonne Année!
